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jmortimer · September 28, 2012, 12:55 PM

Full power 10mm loads out of factory guns are 700 to 750 ft lbs. Full power loads out of a factory .357 are 750 to 800 ft lbs. The .357 will have better sectional density with a 180 grain bullet as opposed to a 220 grain 10mm. The .357 is more gun than a 10mm, energy, sectional density, penetration. For a pistol cartridge, the 10mm is a fine choice.

September 28, 2012, 12:55 PM	#102
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	Full power 10mm loads out of factory guns are 700 to 750 ft lbs. Full power loads out of a factory .357 are 750 to 800 ft lbs. The .357 will have better sectional density with a 180 grain bullet as opposed to a 220 grain 10mm. The .357 is more gun than a 10mm, energy, sectional density, penetration. For a pistol cartridge, the 10mm is a fine choice. Last edited by jmortimer; September 28, 2012 at 01:22 PM.